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AC Milan have made the decision to allow Zachary Athekame to leave on loan, and a replacement is already being eyed. Last night, reports began emerging claiming that Athekame is heading for a year with Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon as the clubs agreed a dry loan. It was somewhat surprising news, given that the Swiss full-back was not among the names mentioned as an exit candidate, but things are now moving fast. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! Replacement already identified What it means is that Milan are down another wing-back, which is a department where they are already arguably struggling for options and quality. So, Sky claim that the directors are looking into making a signing. The report states that Zakaria El Ouahdi is the target, a 24-year-old who is currently playing at Genk where he has become known for his attacking output. The Belgian club value El Ouahdi at between €13-15m, so the costs of the deal are not particularly prohibitive. For now, the Moroccan full-back joins a list of players being monitored, so other options could emerge in the coming days. Last season, he racked up an impressive eight goals and four assists in 34 league games, while he appeared once for his national team at the World Cup. Gianluca Di Marzio also confirms the news, adding that El Ouahdi is being considered for the right side – as a direct replacement for Athekame – though he can play on the left if needed too.